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Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the application of ethics, as defined in the text?
Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the application of ethics, as defined in the text?
- An athlete trains rigorously to break a new personal record.
- A chef meticulously plates a dish to enhance its visual appeal.
- A student decides not to cheat on an exam, recognizing it as a form of academic dishonesty. (correct)
- A graphic designer selects a specific color palette for a website to evoke certain emotions.
What is the key distinction between aesthetics and ethics in determining the value of an action or object?
What is the key distinction between aesthetics and ethics in determining the value of an action or object?
- Aesthetics are based in approval or disapproval, while ethics are rooted in strict rules and regulations.
- Aesthetics are only applicable to art and beauty, whereas ethics apply to all aspects of life.
- Aesthetics are based on logic, while ethics are influenced by emotions.
- Aesthetics deal with personal sensory judgments, while ethics concern the principles of right and wrong. (correct)
In what way does etiquette differ from ethics in guiding human behavior?
In what way does etiquette differ from ethics in guiding human behavior?
- Etiquette requires deep thinking, while ethics relies on one’s initial reaction.
- Etiquette is more important than ethics, as it directly reflects a person's upbringing and background.
- Etiquette is universal, while ethics change from society to society.
- Etiquette concerns actions regarded as not grave enough to be discussed in ethical terms, whereas ethics concerns more serious actions. (correct)
A team of software engineers is deciding on the most efficient algorithm for a new app. Which type of valuation are they primarily employing?
A team of software engineers is deciding on the most efficient algorithm for a new app. Which type of valuation are they primarily employing?
How do 'morals' and 'ethics' relate to each other, according to the text?
How do 'morals' and 'ethics' relate to each other, according to the text?
What distinguishes descriptive ethics from normative ethics?
What distinguishes descriptive ethics from normative ethics?
Which scenario best describes a 'moral issue' as defined in the text?
Which scenario best describes a 'moral issue' as defined in the text?
A doctor must decide whether to allocate a ventilator to an elderly patient with a low chance of survival or to a younger patient with a higher chance. What is this scenario an example of?
A doctor must decide whether to allocate a ventilator to an elderly patient with a low chance of survival or to a younger patient with a higher chance. What is this scenario an example of?
You observe a friend shoplifting. Making an assessment about whether your friend's actions were right or wrong is an example of what?
You observe a friend shoplifting. Making an assessment about whether your friend's actions were right or wrong is an example of what?
A government official discovers corruption within their department. They can either expose it, which would greatly benefit the public but endanger their career, or remain silent. This situation is an example of what?
A government official discovers corruption within their department. They can either expose it, which would greatly benefit the public but endanger their career, or remain silent. This situation is an example of what?
According to the material, why is relying solely on fear of punishment or desire of reward insufficient for determining the ethicality of an action?
According to the material, why is relying solely on fear of punishment or desire of reward insufficient for determining the ethicality of an action?
What is the primary purpose of a moral theory or framework, as described in the text?
What is the primary purpose of a moral theory or framework, as described in the text?
In a situation where an action aligns with etiquette but violates ethical principles, which should one prioritize, according to the underlying principles of the text?
In a situation where an action aligns with etiquette but violates ethical principles, which should one prioritize, according to the underlying principles of the text?
How can studying moral theories and frameworks impact one's own moral reasoning?
How can studying moral theories and frameworks impact one's own moral reasoning?
Which scenario would most likely involve normative ethics?
Which scenario would most likely involve normative ethics?
Flashcards
Definition of Ethics
Definition of Ethics
The good things we should do and the bad things we should avoid; guides acceptable human behavior.
Aesthetics
Aesthetics
Judgements of personal approval or disapproval related to what we see, hear, smell, or taste.
Etiquette
Etiquette
Approval or disapproval of actions that are trivial in nature; concerned with right and wrong actions.
Technical Valuation
Technical Valuation
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Morals
Morals
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Ethics (Discipline)
Ethics (Discipline)
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Descriptive Ethics
Descriptive Ethics
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Normative Ethics
Normative Ethics
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Moral Issue
Moral Issue
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Moral Decision
Moral Decision
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Moral Judgment
Moral Judgment
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Moral Dilemma
Moral Dilemma
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Moral Theory/Framework
Moral Theory/Framework
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Study Notes
The Ethical Dimension of Human Existence
- Ethics involves actions that are acceptable and unacceptable in human behaviour.
- Ethics covers the good things that we do and the bad things that we should avoid; the right ways in which we could or should act and the unacceptable ways of acting.
- Ethical obligations we are expected to fulfil, prohibitions that we are required to respect, or ideals that we are encouraged to meet.
Clarifications and Terminologies
- Aesthetics comes from the Greek word "aesthesis" ("sense" or "feeling").
- Aesthetics refers to personal judgements of approval or disapproval of what we see, hear, smell, or taste.
- Etiquette involves approval or disapproval of actions that can be trivial.
- Etiquette is concerned with right and wrong actions, not grave enough to be considered ethics.
- Technical Valuation is derived from "techne".
- Technical Valuation refers to techniques, and technical knowledge.
Morals and Ethics
- Morals refer to specific beliefs or attitudes that people have or describe acts people perform.
- Ethics is the discipline of studying and understanding ideal human behavior and ideal ways of thinking
Branches of Ethics
- Descriptive Ethics reports how people, particularly groups, make their moral valuations
- Descriptive ethics does not judge for or against these valuations.
- Normative Ethics engages questions "What could or should be the right way of acting?"
- Normative Ethics prescribes what humans ought to maintain as standards or bases for moral valuations.
Moral Scenarios
- Moral issue refers to situations that are often the source of considerable ad inclusive debates like capital punishment, euthanasia, etc.
- Moral Decision is the choice of what act to perform when faced with a situation.
- Moral Judgement is when an observer makes an assessment of actions or behaviour.
- Moral Dilemma is going beyond the matter of choosing right over wrong or good over bad.
- Moral Dilemma is when one can only choose one from a number of possible actions and there are compelling ethical reasons for the various choices.
Reasoning
- The fear of punishment or desire of reward can provide a reason for acting in a certain way.
- Rewards and fear of punishment are not determinants of the rightness or wrongness of acting, or good or bad.
Moral Theory/Framework
- Moral Theory/Framework establishes the validity of maintaining certain moral principles.
- Moral Theory/Framework evaluates reasons for valuing a certain decision or judgement.
- Study of Moral Theory/Framework allows one to reflect on principles, decisions, and judgements made.
- Moral Theory/Framework strengthens principles, informing our moral judgments and moral decisions.
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An overview of ethics, aesthetics, etiquette, technical valuation and morals. Ethics covers good and bad actions, guiding us on acceptable and unacceptable behaviours. It encompasses obligations, prohibitions, and ideals that shape our interactions and decisions.
